EpiPen adrenaline Auto-Injector
first line treatment for anaphylaxis

EpiPen Auto-Injectors are intended for immediate self administration in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions.

Anaphylaxis (anna-fill-AXE-is) is a severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction. The whole body is affected; it may start within seconds or minutes, or take a few hours to develop following contact with an allergen.

However there are some things that those affected by anaphylaxis can do to keep away from harm:

• Know what triggers the allergy and avoid these at all times.
• Know how to recognise the symptoms of anaphylaxis.
• Have your treatment(s) available at all times and ensure they are in date.
• Understand how and when to correctly take your medicines.
• Practise with a trainer device.
• Make friends, family and colleagues aware of how to recognise the symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to administer your treatment(s).

EpiPen Auto-Injector(s) have an expiry date and may be less effective after that date.

You can ensure you receive a reminder of when your EpiPen is about to reach its expiry date by registering here to receive alerts either by email, or sms text message to your mobile phone.